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        Building an LFS system is not a simple task. It requires a certain
        level of existing knowledge of Unix system administration in order to
        resolve problems and correctly execute the commands listed. In
        particular, as an absolute minimum, you should already have the
        ability to use the command line (shell) to copy or move files and
        directories, list directory and file contents, and change the current
        directory. It is also expected that you have a reasonable knowledge
        of using and installing Linux software.
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        Because the LFS book assumes <span class="emphasis"><em>at
        least</em></span> this basic level of skill, the various LFS support
        forums are unlikely to be able to provide you with much assistance in
        these areas. You will find that your questions regarding such basic
        knowledge will likely go unanswered or you will simply be referred to
        the LFS essential pre-reading list.
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        Before building an LFS system, we recommend reading the following:
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              Software-Building-HOWTO <a class="ulink" href=
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              This is a comprehensive guide to building and installing
              <span class="quote">&ldquo;<span class=
              "quote">generic</span>&rdquo;</span> Unix software packages
              under Linux. Although it was written some time ago, it still
              provides a good summary of the basic techniques needed to build
              and install software.
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              Beginner's Guide to Installing from Source <a class="ulink"
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              This guide provides a good summary of basic skills and
              techniques needed to build software from source code.
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